Peter Hollingworth

Peter Hollingworth, 91, died on May 19, 2026. Peter Hollingworth was known publicly as an Australian Anglican bishop and archbishop of Brisbane (1989–2001) and governor-general (2001–2003). Peter John Hollingworth (born 10 April 1935) is an Australian retired Anglican bishop. Engaged in social work for several decades, he served as the archbishop of the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane in Queensland for 11 years from 1989 and was the 1991 Australian of the Year. He served as the 23rd governor-general of Australia from 2001 until 2003. He is also an author and recipient of various civil and ecclesiastical honours. In May 2003 Hollingworth became the third Australian governor-general to resign, after criticisms were aired over his conduct as Anglican Archbishop of Brisbane in the 1990s. Public biographical listings identify Hollingworth as an Australian Anglican bishop. Hollingworth was also associated with archbishop of Brisbane (1989–2001) and governor-general (2001–2003). This public record remains centered on Hollingworth's work as an Australian Anglican bishop and archbishop of Brisbane (1989–2001) and governor-general (2001–2003) and the documented milestones of that career.